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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1981
Page
4
The phrase Doubting Thomas stems from the Apostle Thomas refusing to believe in Christ's resurrection without sight. He insisted on seeing Jesus' wounds and touching the nail prints to confirm the event. This skepticism gave rise to a common term for a skeptic.
The column critiques Jimmy Breslin and Tom Snyder on NBCs Tomorrow show for their sensational approach to crime and tax cuts. Breslin uses a taped confession to push a tough underdog narrative while Snyder interrupts and endorses the guest. The piece blames Breslin for sensationalism and argues Washington officials and New York leaders bear responsibility for crime issues, not national taxpayers. It concludes the program may survive only because late films are worse.
A reader defends Bluefield Police and officer Steve Murphy amid criticism, arguing tickets and arrests protect the public and praising Murphy’s dedication. The letter warns against quick judgments, notes a few bad apples, and urges public support for law enforcement.
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